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Internet browser Veera says it has crossed 1 million users
Veera, India's browser, achieves 1 million users in a year with tailored content and ad blocking. Founder Arjun Ghose drives continuous innovation and user experience enhancement to revolutionize the internet browsing experience.
Rewards-focussed mobile browser Veera raises $6 million funding led by Ayon Capital
Veera, a rewards-powered internet browser, raised $6 million in a seed-funding round led by Ayon Capital. The browser, launched in September 2023, has crossed 100,000 users. Founder and CEO Arjun Ghose aims to solidify Veera's position as the preferred browser for Indian internet users.
ED begins Paytm probe; Tata's Neu Uber partnership
Officials from Paytm Payments Bank were summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) for interrogation earlier this week, sources have revealed, as part of an investigation into alleged breaches of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) by entities using its services.
Most internet browsers in India made for international markets first: homegrown browser Veera
As a challenger browser for India, Veera is created by Arjun Ghose, previously an investor with VC firm Falcon Edge, Alpha Wave and McKinsey, Rahul Pagdipati, chairman of the board Zebpay and board member at Brave browser, Aditya Julka, serial entrepreneur founder of Paddle8, and Kanu Gupta, founding leadership of Goldman Sachs in India and serial investor
Snacking brand Sweet Karam Coffee secures $1.5 million in funding from Fireside Ventures
Founded by husband-wife duo Anand Bharadwaj and Nalini Parthiban, along with Srivatsan Sundararaman and Veera Raghavan, Sweet Karam Coffee serves filter coffee as well as a range of South Indian sweets and snacks, which it claims are free from palm oil and preservatives.
Conspiracy hatched to end TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's life in jail, alleges son Nara Lokesh
He is currently serving a 14-day remand in the Rajamahendravaram central prison. "Remand prisoner Ganjeti Veera Venkata Satyanarayana from Dowleswaram, Rajamundry Rural Mandal succumbed to dengue. Conspiracies have been plotted to subject Babu (Chandrababu) to suffer a similar fate," said Lokesh in a post on social media platform X.
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Veera launches internet browser entirely developed in India
As a challenger browser for India, Veera is created by by Arjun Ghose, previously an investor with VC firm Falcon Edge, Alpha Wave and McKinsey, Rahul Pagdipati, chairman of the board Zebpay and board member at Brave browser, Aditya Julka, serial entrepreneur founder of Paddle8, and Kanu Gupta, founding leadership of Goldman Sachs in India and serial investor.
Coal India plans policy for financial assistance to future mountaineers
Coal India Limited (CIL) is considering a policy to provide financial aid to support future mountaineers, according to the company’s chairman PM Prasad. Speaking during the ‘Everest Summit’ event, organised at the convention centre of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), Prasad noted that while mountaineering is difficult but also costly. Fourteen climbers were felicitated for successfully conquering Mount Everest.
E-mobility startup BillionElectric raises $10 million in funding led by Urmin Group
BillionElectric will allocate the funds to two key initiatives — the deployment of electric tarmac buses at the Bengaluru international airport, and the development of a mid-mile e-truck platform. Mid-mile vehicles ply between ports to warehouses.
Master's student from Andhra Pradesh shot dead at fuel station in US
Saiesh Veera, a 24-year-old Masters student from Andhra Pradesh, was murdered in a shooting at a fuel station in Columbus, Ohio where he was working. Veera was taken to hospital where he sadly died. The next of kin has been informed, and the incident is under investigation by the police. Veera had been on an H1B visa and was due to graduate from his master’s course in just ten days.
What is the deal with India's affordable housing market?
With the pool of affordable homes shrinking rapidly, mid-segment buyers in metros like Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune and Chennai are being pushed to the fringes. As houses in the Rs 50 lakh-60 lakh bracket are at least 30-40 km away from city centres, the middle class is left with two choices: commute for hours both ways or pay a fortune towards rent to stay in the city.
Fire Storm is coming: Pawan Kalyan teams up with director Sujeeth and announces latest flick
The superstar has collaborated with Saaho director Sujeeth for the untitled drama film. DVV Entertainment is funding the project, and the release is expected next summer.
ETMarkets Fund Manager Talk: Seeing early signs of India-dedicated allocations by FIIs: Rahul Veera, Abakkus Asset Manager
"We continue to see sectoral rotation in the markets, and we continue to stay away from chasing momentum in some of these spaces. Valuation of the portfolio is in low teens. Top holdings in our portfolio includes Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Polycab India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and State Bank of India. We rebalance only when there is a better alternative or a better risk-reward in another stock based on valuations."
Femtech startups want to change women's healthcare in India
A new wave of femtech startups by female founders wants to change the much-neglected and stigmatised women’s healthcare in India
Fintech firms face IPO challenges
Three Indian fintech firms have IPOs coming up soon, but face unique challenges related to their revenue models, foreign ownership, and increased scrutiny from regulators.
Byju's can't stop, won't stop
From Byju's acquisition spree to Nykaa inching closer to its IPO and Goat Brand Labs securing new funds, here's a quick look at the top tech news today.
Veera Health raises $3 million from Sequoia Surge, others
Founded by sisters Shobhita and Shashwata Narain in August 2020, Veera Health is a digital therapeutics platform that helps women identify and navigate Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
MSMEx raises $1 million in Pre-Series A funding from Razorpay, TNF Investments
MSMEx said that it will use this funding to develop new intuitive technologies, including a deep learning-based recommender system, a live chat system, an AI-based behaviour analytics system, and scale its operations to serve more users.
Razorpay backs MSME advisory MSMEx in $1 million funding round
MSME business advisory MSMEx plans to use the $1 million funding from investors Razorpay and TNF Investments to scale its operations and develop new technologies.
BJP chief Nadda affirms party's alliance with AIADMK for TN polls, pitches for Tamil
Praising Tamil as the world's oldest language, Nadda, who is here on a one day visit, said when the right person assumed the right place, it led to right decisions.
Coronavirus impact on equities: Buy, sell or stay put? What investors plan to do now
Experts say the bear market is the best time to buy but what are investors planning to do now.
Close contest between Telugu Desam Party and YSR Congress Party
Congress and BJP are contesting from all the Assembly and Parliament constituencies in Andhra but may not be able to open their account.
Market Movers: China's growth slowest in 30 years; India may beat UK in economy ranking in 2019 & more
Here’s a lowdown on top macro triggers that may move market on January 21, 2019.
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Vedanta explores London delisting post UK protests
The entity is largely owned by Agarwal and his family with 28.26 per cent held by public and institutional shareholders
Hotel owners forming alliances with hotel chains for higher returns
Almost 10% of the hotels in the top 12-13 cities across the country, including Bengaluru and New Delhi, are being rebranded or relaunched for better management.
Over 1,000 temples in Tamil Nadu to be renovated: Jaya
Over 1000 temples including those built by kings that are in dilapidated condition will be renovated in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa said here.
BoxMySpace raises Rs 19.2 crore from investors
Storage solutions provider BoxMySpace today said it has raised Rs 19.2 crore. The funding will be deployed primarily towards expanding operations in other metros.
Boxmyspace raises Rs 1.92 crore; Farooq Oomerbhoy leads funding
The seven-month-old startup will use the funds primarily to extend operations into Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Delhi and to beef up its marketing efforts.
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